Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson carted off the field after terrible injury
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson was carted off the field right before halftime of their game against Notre Dame. The TV replays show a headfirst attempt at a tackle on a Notre Dame receiver, Eli Raridon, and his head snapped back.
Anderson has been at Texas A&M since 2022 and came into the game with over 110 tackles, two interceptions, and one return for a TD.
Encouraging: Anderson gives thumbs-up sign
As he was carted off the field, Anderson was in a neck brace. As he was carted off, his eyes were open and he gave a “thumbs up” which is an encouraging sign.
Halftime: Texas A&M leads 28-24
At the time of the injury, Texas A&M was winning 28-24 with 50 seconds left. After the injury Nortre Dame turned the ball over on downs, with a fourth down error where the ball was snapped when CJ Carr was not ready. The mistake did not cost any points as Texas A&M missed a field goal as time expired.
Update from NBC Sports after halftime:
According to a report during the broadcast of the game: Anderson was spine boarded and transported via ambulance to Level 1 trauma center two miles from the stadium as a precautionary measure. He has feeling in all his limbs, according to his coach, Mike Elko.
A moment of brotherhood from Texas A&M as Bryce Anderson leaves the field and gives a thumbs up to his teammates. pic.twitter.com/oMaMuMhHzt
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 14, 2025
Update – Texas A&M wins the game
Marcel Reed found Nate Boerkircher in the corner of the end zone with 13 seconds left, capping a dramatic comeback that sent the Texas A&M Aggies to a stunning 41-40 victory.
The win snapped a 13-game road losing streak for the Aggies against top-10 opponents, dating back to 2015, and dealt a crushing blow to Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes in front of a stunned home crowd.
